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Wide receiver Steve Smith walked into the Ravens' training complex Sunday afternoon, smiling and upbeat with a bounce in his step as he headed upstairs to meet with coach John Harbaugh and general manager Ozzie Newsome. Smith, 35, had already declared his intentions via Instagram to return for the second season of a three-year, $11 million contract signed last March and not retire, which backed up what sources said about his plans throughout the year. The Ravens want the five-time Pro Bowl selection back after he caught 79 passes for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns during his first season with the team. Just in case Smith wasn't giving himself enough time to process his...

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Wide receiver Steve Smith walked into the Ravens' training complex Sunday afternoon, smiling and upbeat with a bounce in his step as he headed upstairs to meet with coach John Harbaugh and general manager Ozzie Newsome.
Smith, 35, had already declared...

When the Ravens last traveled to Heinz Field, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's six-touchdown performance set off an overhaul of the defensive backfield that only recently ended.
The secondary that carried the Ravens into the...

The play lasted just a few seconds, a blur of moves and fallen defenders. It was more than long enough, though, for Pittsburgh Steelers star Antonio Brown to display how he's become one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the game.The last time he...

When strong safety Darian Stewart intercepted Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the end zone Saturday, it completed a reversal of fortune for the Ravens secondary.
Stewart's interception — the second thrown by Roethlisberger in the...

The Ravens have activated veteran nose tackle Terrence Cody from the reserve-physically unable to perform list and cut tight end Phillip Supernaw to create a roster spot for him.
The team also promoted undrafted rookie cornerback Tramain Jacobs from...

The Ravens engineered a major shake-up at cornerback Tuesday in the wake of a dreadful performance Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers that was characterized as embarrassing by cornerback Dominique Franks.
Franks was cut Tuesday along with...

Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith will be sidelined at least a few weeks because of a sprained left foot, coach John Harbaugh said Monday.
Because of the nature of the injury, sources with knowledge of the situation predicted Smith might be sidelined longer....

The NFL's trade deadline passed Tuesday afternoon with no moves made by the Ravens.
The Ravens did have discussions with teams, including conversations about Denver Broncos reserve cornerback Tony Carter, according to sources.
The Ravens...

Since cornerback Danny Gorrer landed in Baltimore on Tuesday night, he's been undergoing a crash course in the Ravens' defensive playbook.
Unlike most newcomers, Gorrer already had a lot of advance knowledge about the nuances of the system through his...

Former Ravens cornerback Chykie Brown wasn't out of a job for long.
Cut by the Ravens on Tuesday, Brown was claimed by the New York Giants off waivers Wednesday.
The Giants created a spot for Brown by placing cornerback Prince Amukamara on injured...

For the second time in three weeks, Ravens Pro Bowl kick returner Jacoby Jones muffed a punt.
Jones' mishandled punt came the second quarter of the Ravens' 29-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The ball was recovered by Falcons special-teams ace Eric...

Welcome to the Monday Ravens 10-Pack, where reporter Jon Meoli hits on 10 stats, notes, and thoughts following a 28-13 road win over the Miami Dolphins. Read ahead for notes on replacing Haloti Ngata, the offense carrying this team, and the performance of...

Entering a rematch against a Cincinnati Bengals team that exploited an undermanned Ravens secondary in a Week 1 win, that unit of the Ravens defense is now one of the deepest and most versatile in football.
Particularly at safety, where a set two-man...

The Ravens scratched backup running back Bernard Pierce for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals after he struggled to gain many yards in the last few games.
Pierce has rushed for only 53 yards on 23 carries over the last two games, averaging 2.3...

Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith was carted off the field with a sprained left foot Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Smith didn't return. He'll undergo a magnetic resonance imaging exam to determine the extent of the damage to his foot, according to a...

Although offensive tackle Eugene Monroe was rested for one series when rookie James Hurst replaced him and offensive guard Kelechi Osemele was out briefly with an eye injury, the left side of the Ravens’ offensive line emerged relatively unscathed...

The Ravens went into this two-game road stretch against the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers knowing that two victories would put them in ideal position to capture the AFC North title. They probably never even considered what two losses would...

Ravens rush linebacker Terrell Suggs has expressed his respect and admiration for Ben Roethlisberger many times over the years. However, when he was asked about the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback's record-breaking performance last Sunday, Suggs didn't...

Every Wednesday, reporter Jon Meoli will serve up five stats you should know heading into that week’s Ravens game. This week’s stats, pertaining to Sunday night’s primetime showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, focus on how the Ravens are going to...

Some sportswriters name three stars of the game after the game. I'll do one better: I'm going to name them before the Ravens even play. These will be the three stars of the game when the Ravens travel to Heinz Field in Pittsburgh to try and complete a...